Robyn Foyster embodies what being an entrepreneur is all about. After starting out in journalism, she went on to found and run her own successful media company, Foyster Media. Robyn kicked off her career as a journalist in print media working abroad in countries like the UK and US. Later, she returned to Australia where she ran some of the country’s most successful magazines. Think the Australian’s Women’s Weekly, Cosmopolitan and Harper’s BAZAAR.However, her journey as an entrepreneur could only begin once she decided she was done running other people’s businesses. She was finally ready to build something of her own. This was a really special one. Robin was a dream guest and had no shortage of great tips, and knowledge, to share. I've been a big fan of her websites, particularly Women Love Tech, so it took all my determination not to fangirl out!In this episode we cover:Robyn’s career journey from Newscorp Feature Writer and Columnist, to Publisher for Cosmopolitan, Harper’s BAZAAR and Madison, to starting her our own publishing groupWe talk about the reality of being an entrepreneur, and how to manage the highs and lowsRobyn shares her approach to risk takingWe talk about her two apps, Vivid Sydney and Sweep, the funding process, as well as the development process and challengesRobyn shares her advice to anyone considering building an appEpisode Resources Robyn Foyster on Linkedin, and twitterWomenLoveTech.comTheCarousel.comGameChangers.comHappy-Ali.com InProfile.com.auDiversity and Inclusion in the Workplace, with Debbie Taylor, Episode 029, The Females in Tech ShowDigital and Business Transformation, with Wendy McEwan, Episode 032, The Females in Tech ShowBook, Becoming, Michelle Obama (author) [Full Disclaimer: Some of these links may be affiliate links, which means we receive compensation, at no extra cost to you, if you purchase through the link.]Thank you for listeningI am grateful for the opportunity to serve you. Thank you for taking the time to listen to the Females in Tech Show.My aim is to inspire and support you to reach your goals, and provide you with practical tips on how to be the best version of yourself.If you did enjoy the show, then I'd like to ask three things, so I can inspire and support more career motivated women ( and men).SUBSCRIBE: search for “The Females in Tech Show” in your favourite podcast app (eg. Apple Podcasts, Google Podcast, Stitcher), and subscribe to the show to ensure you never miss an episode.REVIEW: write a review for the show in your favourite podcast app telling us what you love, and also where we can improve.SHARE: this episode with friends and colleagues who might benefit from the content, as well as grow and support our community.How can we better serve you?Ultimately the show is for you, the females in tech community, which begs the question… How can we better serve you?Tell us what topics you’d like to learn more about, or will help advance your career in technology. Complete the form at this link and suggest a podcast topic.